Meg has nearly 2 decades of teaching experience across primary and secondary school settings. She is experienced in school leadership and governance, and prior to founding Omni Academies of Learning, was the coordinator of an internationally recognised robotics program. After seeing how young people displayed passion and motivation for their robotics projects, Meg began to question why classroom learning generally does not result in the same outcomes. The multi-age, peer teaching approach, with hands-on, project-based and passion-fuelled opportunities allows young people to fully engage with their learning. Her aim at Omni is to ensure that all students can experience meaningful, relevant, authentic and challenging learning in school. Meg was shortlisted for the Queensland College of Teachers’ 2025 TEACHX Awards for Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning.

Contact: principal@omniacademies.qld.edu.au

Heidi is committed to creating learning experiences that challenge and excite with the power of curiosity and humour. She has worked in a range of school models, holds qualifications in Arts, Education and Counselling and has experience in the not for profit sector. She is particularly passionate about inclusive and empowering education that makes all young people feel known. She believes relationships and emotional safety are central to her teaching approach, and that an environment of trust is where young people find who they want to be. Heidi believes Omni is a place that explores what's possible, not just what's expected, and she is excited to create a suite of interdisciplinary, real world tasks that capture students' capabilities in creations they can be proud of.

Vanessa has almost 20 years’ experience in education and leadership where she has led transformative initiatives across curriculum design, professional learning, and future-focused pedagogy. Through her experience as a sessional academic in ‘STEM in education’ Vanessa brings a unique interdisciplinary lens to education, creating engaging, real-world learning experiences that empower students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and embrace curiosity. At Omni Academies, she leads with the belief that education should be a journey of personal growth where students are empowered to become autonomous, compassionate, and courageous learners, equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Heidi brings an interdisciplinary background to her teaching, with studies in drama, dance, nursing, midwifery, and education, alongside current studies in student guidance and counselling. She has worked in schools and prisons as a health and sexuality educator, in adolescent mental health nursing, in roles supporting young parents, and as a teacher across a range of settings, particularly flexi schools. These experiences inform a deeply relational teaching practice grounded in care, community, and creativity. Heidi is passionate about cultivating learning spaces where young people feel safe, celebrated, and genuinely heard. She works in ‘power-with’ ways, honouring young people as experts in their own lives, and follows the sparkles of their interests to nurture agency, connection, and joy in learning.

Elizabeth has been teaching in Brisbane schools for a decade, bringing a teaching approach fuelled by curiosity and kindness. Trained as a generalist teacher, Elizabeth has broad interests and teaches across multiple subjects. She values classroom discussion, authentic learning experiences and treating everyone in the room as an individual worthy of respect. As a STEM curriculum leader, Elizabeth has previously led development of learning and assessment experiences based on real-world contexts and using innovative pedagogical approaches. In her spare time Elizabeth sings in choir, reads literary classics in her book club and coaches public speaking.

Bec brings a depth of experience in administration and coordination across healthcare, education, finance, and government settings.  Most recently, she worked in Medical Education, where she supported first-year doctors throughout their training, including the coordination of education programs and work-based assessments.  Her work is grounded in organisation, clear communication, and care-centred support.  Known for her calm, approachable manner and strong attention to detail, Bec values building positive relationships and creating systems that help people feel supported and confident in their roles.  As Administration Officer at Omni Academies of Learning, she is passionate about contributing to a connected, well-run learning community and supporting both staff and students behind the scenes.

Ellen is in her final year of a Bachelor of Primary Education, specialising in the Arts, with a passion for drama, visual art and performance. She has worked as a teacher aide for the past four years alongside her studies, supporting students across a range of learning contexts and developing a strong, relationship-focused approach to her work. In the classroom, Ellen works closely with students to build confidence, particularly those who may feel unsure in their learning. She values creating calm, supportive environments where students feel safe to have a go, ask questions, and be themselves. Ellen runs the school’s drama club and recently wrote and directed Alice in Wonderland. She is currently working with students on the Term 2 showcase, Night at the Museum. For Ellen, drama is a way for students to build confidence, find their voice, and feel a sense of belonging through creative expression. She brings a warm, creative and relational approach to her work, and believes all students deserve to feel known, supported and capable.

Jacqueline believes that equitable access to education is a right for all, not a privilege. With nearly 2 decades of experience supporting students with diverse needs across all year levels, she is aware that education is not one size fits all and that everyone learns differently. Jacqueline is a proponent of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as she understands that a wholistic approach is required in education, with the focus not just on academics, but also on student wellbeing and fostering an inclusive community. She loves supporting students to realise their potential and capabilities and the biggest buzz for her in education is when students have those Aha moments and realise they are capable learners.